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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is a lifelong neurological disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate, understand language, play and socially interact with others.

The first signs of autism usually appear as developmental delays before age three. Autism is classified as a developmental disability because it interferes with the typical rate and patterns of childhood development and adversely affects a child’s educational performance. People with autism range from extremely high to relatively low functioning, causing it to be known as a “spectrum disorder”.

Criteria for the diagnosis of an autistic impairment consist of:

Impairment in social interaction

Impairment in communication

Restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior

Onset prior to age three

We are an approved provider for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, Asperger's syndrome and developemental delay.

We instruct in an individualized home exercise program for optimal carryover and incorporate a mulit-dimensional approach to assist your child.

In 2012, Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed a bill requiring insurance companies to pay for the treatment of children with ASD up to 18 years of age. Max Well Therapy, LLC is committed to providing your child with the most current and effective treatments available.

Every child with autism is different. However, individuals with autism may exhibit several common characteristics.

It is important to remember that although the following are some common characteristics, no two people with autism experience the world or react to it in the same way.

Poorly developed social skills and unusual play with toys

Difficulty in using and understanding language

Over or under sensitivity to sound, sight, taste, touch, or smell

Repetitive behaviors such as spinning objects or rocking

Certain behaviors exhibited to stimulate the senses, such as switching a light on and off, self-talk/repeating phrases over and over, or humming loudly

Difficulty with changes to surrounding s or routines

Very high levels of activity for long periods of time

Uneven skill development or “splinter skills”; some skills are normal or superior for their age while others show significant delay

Challenging behaviors such as aggression, self-injury or severe withdrawal